There's a Tear in My Beer

Hank Williams

About There's a Tear in My Beer

"There's a Tear in My Beer" is a country song written and recorded by Hank Williams, and later re-recorded by his son in 1988.


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There's a tear in my beer
'Cause I'm cryin for you, dear
You are on my lonely mind
Into these last nine beers
I have shed a million tears
You are on my lonely mind

I'm gonna keep drinkin'
Until I'm petrified
And then maybe, these tears will leave my eyes
There's a tear in my beer
'Cause I'm cryin' for you, dear
You are on my lonely mind

Last night I walked the floor
And the night before
You were on my lonely mind
It seems my life is through
And I'm so dog gone blue
You are on my lonely mind

I'm gonna keep drinkin'
Til I can't move a toe
And then maybe, my heart won't hurt me so
There's a tear in my beer
'Cause I'm crying for you, dear
You are on my lonely mind

Lord, I've tried and I've tried
But my tears, I can't hide
You are on my lonely mind
All these blues that I've found
Have really got me down
You are on my lonely mind

I'm gonna keep drinkin'
'Til I can't even think
'Cause in the last week, I ain't slept a wink
There's a tear in my beer
'Cause I'm crying for you, dear
You are on my lonely mind

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Hank Williams

Hank Williams (/hæŋk wɪljəmz /; September 17, 1923 – January 1, 1953), born Hiram King Williams, was an American singer-songwriter and musician regarded as one of the most important country music artists of all time. Williams recorded 35 singles (five released posthumously) that would place in the Top 10 of the Billboard Country & Western Best Sellers chart, including 11 that ranked number one. more »

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Written by: HANK WILLIAMS SR.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"There's a Tear in My Beer" was written and recorded during a 1950 to 1951 sound session by Hank Williams.
Posthumous Release
The song was not released by Hank William during his lifetime. It was later released posthumously by his son, Hank Williams Jr., in 1989.
Special Effects
The music video of the song featured Hank Williams Jr. singing with his father through holographic and CGI special effects, which made it seem as if they were singing together, despite Hank Sr. having died in 1953, 36 years before the release.
Award Winning
The music video for "There's a Tear in My Beer" won the 1990 Video of the Year at the Academy of Country Music.
Grammy Recognition
The song received the Grammy Award for Best Country Vocal Collaboration in 1990.
Chart Performance
"There's a Tear in My Beer" reached number 7 in the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Album Contribution
This song was also part of the Hank Williams Jr. album "Hank Williams Jr.'s Greatest Hits, Vol. 3".
Jordanaires Participation
The backup vocals for Hank Williams Jr's rendition of "There's a Tear in My Beer" were provided by the Jordanaires.
Original Recording
The original recording of the song by Hank Williams Sr. was a demo that accounted for its low fidelity compared to the tracks to which it was combined.
Country Music Hall of Fame
"There's a Tear in My Beer" is included in the list of "500 Songs that Shaped Country Music" at the Country Music Hall of Fame.

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